68 Westy Weekender revival

Brian · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 4:06 pm Post subject:

I think I know what that thing in the air is Wink

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richparker · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 7:37 pm Post subject:

I made some new interior panels today. I didn't get the job fully finished but I only had 3 hours while my boy took his nap to get the marjority of it done. I started at 8:30 before everyone got up and pulled both front panels and the rear hatch panel.

After waking up the family we went into town to my in-laws house to pick up some paneling, stain and my engine stand. Then it was off to HD for a sheet of paneling, lube and finishing washers. Once home I put my son down and got to work. I traced and cut the new panels, put 2 coats of narural stain and 2 coats polyethylene on them. As I said I didnt get finished cause the sun went down, I need to finish the polyethylene on the door panels. Here are some pics of what i have finished so far.

Rear hatch panel, old and new

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Rear hatch panel installed

Waiting for the stain to dry

the old front panels looked like this after 4 years of use with no door seals

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airschooled · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 7:58 pm Post subject:

Oooh those look nice! What a fantastic Sunday afternoon project.
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Xevin · Samba Member Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7635

Nice! Very Nice! You just inspired me to do my rear hatch panel in the AM. Already have the birch from my slider door project.
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Tcash · Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:49 am Post subject:

Nice grain on the door panels.
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richparker · Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:35 pm Post subject:

Thanks Tcash, it's just regular old paneling from HD.

Last night after work I finished polyurethaneing the front door panels. This time around not only do I have door seals but I stained and polyurethaned both sides of the panel. My OG window cranks were feeling old so today at the shop I asked about replacements. He had some universal ones that would work so I grabbed a set for $10. After work I was able to modify the window crank and get the passenger panel installed before the rains came.

Window crank before and after modifying on the grinder

New panel installed with new crank, screws and finishing washers.

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Brian · Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 9:06 pm Post subject:

Those window cranks are indestructible and will outlive your bus. Good choice.
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richparker · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:26 pm Post subject:

Brian · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:33 pm Post subject:

Aftermarket OEM ones are junk. Broke mine in a day and then got those. I trashed them loading stuff and slamming them against stuff and they held up great.
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richparker · Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 7:58 pm Post subject:

I was feeling good about my new door panels so today I restained my slider panel. The panel was still in good shape so I removed it, sanded it a little and put 2 coats of stain and 2 coats of polyurethane on it. Looking nice. I also made a new panel for the top of my small storage box that is in place of the tall cabinet. That panel sees a lot of abuse and need to be replaced, no pic of that.

Before

After

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richparker · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 7:27 pm Post subject:

What a great day. Last night after work I spent several hours loading up the bus. This morning we hit the road for Pagosa Springs to attend the Four Corners Folk Festival. My wife will be vending her jewelry at the festival and I will be...drinking way to much beer. The bus killed it. It was really loaded and squating quite a bit. I was suprised it drove 60 the whole way over many "hills" without an issue. Temps were also great! Vendor camping is a small area and we all have to squeeze in. We were able to score a spot right near our vending tent with enough room for our side tent. There is a tree kinda in the way but it's all good.

I left bus at the festival with my wife and headed back to durango to pick up our son from daycare. Tomorrow I have to work then I'll be off to the festival again until Monday.

Packed out bus

Pagosa Springs

All set up next to a bus. Smile

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richparker · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 7:41 am Post subject:

The side tent is our savior...it's been raining on us for the past 36 or so hours. The tent has kept us dry and its givin us a nice place to have guests over to party! Since we are vending we are camped in vendors camping which is front row. I can see the stage from the bus and don't have to brave the rain to enjoy the music. This location has helped the tent become a revolving door of people wanting to get out of the rain, hang out and drink.

The rain hasn't slowed the festival down at all. The music has been great and so have the people and the beer. Smile

My wife's booth is doing quite well and we still have 1 more day of selling to go. Off to make bacon, eggs and home fries.

Happy Festival,
Rich P.
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Tcash · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 10:04 am Post subject:

Sounds like fun. Don't forget to lay the tents out to dry when you get home so they do not mildew.
Good Luck
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richparker · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 11:00 am Post subject:

Thanks Tcash, will do.

Samba member cdollar is here in his '58 westy.

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PLF-Blue · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 12:39 pm Post subject:

richparker · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 1:31 pm Post subject:

The side tent is cool but it's real big, takes up a lot of space and it takes a good 45 minutes to set up. We use it on extended stays like this one but for a quick camping trip we use the EZup. Your awning is nice, simple and easy to carry.
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richparker · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:00 pm Post subject:

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richparker · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:02 pm Post subject:

Good afternoon with the bus. While my son napped I was able to get some maintenance done. I rotated the tires, adjusted the brakes, painted the drums, hub caps and the exhaust. I was suprised that it has been 3k since my last brake adjustment, usually it's every 1500 miles. It was 10,000 on the tire rotation, I cleaned all the studs and used anti-seise on the threads.

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thewalrus · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 6:52 am Post subject:

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